What procedures have you done as a 40-year-old?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 40.

The cheapest, easiest thing I did for my skin was quit drinking a couple years ago. I also started using tretinoin last year. My skin looks much glowier and it reduced my deeper wrinkles.

I got my first Botox earlier this year. I couldn't get it in my forehead as I have heavy hooded eyes and need to raise my eyebrows to see well, so I got what my injector called a 'Botox brow lift.'. I loved the results but still would have liked to do something about the forehead lines.

Long story short, I am booked for an upper and lower bleph (lower with CO2 laser) and a lateral brow lift in July. Amazingly, insurance will cover the upper bleph and I will pay out of pocket for the rest. I am very excited!

Did you have your surgery? How are you liking your results?

Hi there! I had the surgery 8 days ago, so too soon to see what everything will look when the swelling goes down. I did not bruise much at all but I do have swelling in the mid face (I guess from the lower bleph) so I still look quite 'surgical'. I definitely look younger though.

The initial recovery was pretty rough. It was 3 or 4 days of mostly being locked in the guest room and icing my face, applying wet compresses, etc. I guess I knew that there would be staples in my head (from the lateral brow lift) but the reality of it is pretty jarring. The upper eyelid stitches came out Wednesday of last week and the staples in my head (!) will come out this coming Monday.

The actual upper bleph was not painful at all. The CO2 laser was rough for the first couple of days but healed quickly. The skin looks rejuvenated but I still have fine lines under the corner of my inner eye. Probably I would skip it if I had a chance to do it again. It's also significantly more painful than a sunburn, which is what they say it feels like.

I will update in a couple of weeks when my face settles.

40 seems pretty young for this type of major life disruption. Wish I had the time. Hope you heal quickly and are happy when it’s all done. Good for you for taking care of yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 40.

The cheapest, easiest thing I did for my skin was quit drinking a couple years ago. I also started using tretinoin last year. My skin looks much glowier and it reduced my deeper wrinkles.

I got my first Botox earlier this year. I couldn't get it in my forehead as I have heavy hooded eyes and need to raise my eyebrows to see well, so I got what my injector called a 'Botox brow lift.'. I loved the results but still would have liked to do something about the forehead lines.

Long story short, I am booked for an upper and lower bleph (lower with CO2 laser) and a lateral brow lift in July. Amazingly, insurance will cover the upper bleph and I will pay out of pocket for the rest. I am very excited!

Did you have your surgery? How are you liking your results?

Hi there! I had the surgery 8 days ago, so too soon to see what everything will look when the swelling goes down. I did not bruise much at all but I do have swelling in the mid face (I guess from the lower bleph) so I still look quite 'surgical'. I definitely look younger though.

The initial recovery was pretty rough. It was 3 or 4 days of mostly being locked in the guest room and icing my face, applying wet compresses, etc. I guess I knew that there would be staples in my head (from the lateral brow lift) but the reality of it is pretty jarring. The upper eyelid stitches came out Wednesday of last week and the staples in my head (!) will come out this coming Monday.

The actual upper bleph was not painful at all. The CO2 laser was rough for the first couple of days but healed quickly. The skin looks rejuvenated but I still have fine lines under the corner of my inner eye. Probably I would skip it if I had a chance to do it again. It's also significantly more painful than a sunburn, which is what they say it feels like.

I will update in a couple of weeks when my face settles.

40 seems pretty young for this type of major life disruption. Wish I had the time. Hope you heal quickly and are happy when it’s all done. Good for you for taking care of yourself.

I'm a stay at home mom with a part time nanny who was able to pick up extra shifts to cover the days I needed to rest. I acknowledge this is a privilege and a nice position to be in. I'm lucky that my husband is happy to help with extra childcare while I recover and does not mind me spending money on things I want. We don't have any debt including mortgage, cars, etc.

For some background, I had a rough few years medically with a number of totally unfun surgeries that I have recently finished. I also lost 70 pounds after having and breastfeeding twins so I have more sagging skin than I used to.

I have had 4 previous surgeries on my eyes due to genetic eye muscle issues. It's unusual to be 40 years old and have insurance cover an upper bleph, so it's not like I was imagining some problem. My eyelids were literally impairing my vision enough to be covered. As for the brow lift and lower bleph, why not add them if they make me feel better and insurance is already covering anesthesia, operating room, etc?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How are you all getting Tretinoin? Dermatologists in my area have a long wait list for appointments. Has anyone gotten them prescribed by an online derm?

I pick mine at the duty-free pharmacy at Delhi Airport. Around 2-3 bucks a tube.

[Anonymous]

I’m 46.

Started Botox at 41 and get 3 times a year in forehead, 11’s and crows feet.

I use tret every night and have for a decade. Funny I wouldn’t even consider that a treatment

Hydrofacial twice a year.

I also got laser hair removal on my underarms and bikini and about to do my legs. Worth every penny.

Wouldn’t touch fillers with a ten foot pole and I’m a Pilates instructor so no need for any lipo

[Anonymous]

None. Wore sunscreen, didn't smoke or vape, rarely drink.

[Anonymous]

Botox
Laser for rosacea and five lines

[Anonymous]

I’m 39 but started Botox and tret at 36, still use both and I love the results.

I’d like to start incorporating some other treatments (lasers? Microneedling?) but I’m not sure where to start.

Skin quality is good. I have very strong facial muscles so the botox has been incredible for not developing static lines

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Anonymous wrote:Would be interested in seeing where people are from.

Most of my higher income friends in LA and NY do botox like they do hair. DC, fewer. Smaller towns and more rural areas, nope.

It's a generalization but it's like fashion: you don't see a lot of certain types of clothing in Iowa. Whereas in NYC, it's ubiquitous. And while some of these procedures can be overdone or grotesque, you have no idea how many people get them with restraint which IMO is totally the point. Regardless, it's a privilege so access isn't as wide as getting nails done.

I work in the industry and you’d be surprised at who gets Botox and filler. I have patients from all walks of life, all ages, income levels, gender, etc…